(Senior) Information Security Officer (German)

Job description

About Us Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology. Banks and payment providers globally are using Hawk’s powerful combination of traditional rules and explainable AI to improve the effectiveness of their AML compliance and fraud prevention by identifying more crime while maximizing efficiency by reducing false positives. With our solution, we are playing a vital role in the global fight against Money Laundering, Fraud, or the financing of terrorism. We offer a culture of mutual trust, support and passion – while providing individuals with opportunities to grow professionally and make a difference in the world. Your Mission: We are seeking a highly skilled and technically strong (Senior) Information Security Officer to join Hawk’s Information Security function. This role is critical to maintaining trust with our customers, supporting pre-sales and sales engagements, and ensuring Hawk remains compliant with security standards such as ISO 27001. You will act as a key technical and communication bridge between customers, auditors, internal teams, and our security tooling landscape. From managing security enquiries and RFPs to strengthening our ISMS and improving endpoint and access security, you will play a vital role in safeguarding Hawk’s platform, data, and operations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who combines excellent communication skills and strong security fundamentals , with the ability to operate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Fluent German is essential for this role due to regular engagement with German-speaking customers. Key Responsibilities: Customer & Pre-Sales Security Support Respond to security questionnaires, RFPs, and due-diligence requests in collaboration with Sales and Pre-Sales. Participate in customer calls to explain Hawk’s security posture and answer technical, compliance, and infrastructure-related questions. Represent Hawk’s security capabilities clearly and confidently to regulated financial institutions. ISMS & Compliance (ISO 27001) Support the ongoing operation and improvement of Hawk’s ISMS, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 controls and underlying processes. Assist in internal audits, evidence gathering, and risk assessments. Help maintain certification readiness by driving documentation, process adherence, and corrective actio…